This year’s competition attracted over 320 entries from more than thirty countries. In January, the Emerge 2014 jurors reviewed several thousand images, evaluating each entry for craftsmanship, design, and creativity. Ultimately, the jurors selected a group of more than 40 finalists.
In early April, the selected pieces were installed at Bullseye Gallery in Portland and the jurors gathered to review the assembled work and choose the category award winners. The winners were announced on April 12 at an opening reception and award ceremony attended by more than 150 people, including many of the finalists.